SJR1 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready for the transaction of business

Summary

SJR1 creates a six-member joint committee (three senators and three representatives) to notify the Governor that the Alabama Legislature is in session and ready to do business.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill establishes a joint committee of three Senate members and three House members, appointed by the Senate President and the House Speaker, to inform the Governor that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business. It is a joint resolution approved by both chambers.

Who It Affects

• Senate: three members appointed by the Senate Presiding Officer to serve on the notification committee
• House: three members appointed by the Speaker of the House to serve on the notification committee
• Governor: receives formal notification that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business

Key Provisions

• Establishes a committee of six members (3 Senate, 3 House) to notify the Governor that the Legislature is in session and ready to transact business
• Members are named by the Senate Presiding Officer and the House Speaker; the measure is a joint resolution approved by both chambers

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative